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     *What's Happening Santa Monica!* 
               *Please scroll down for "current" monthly happenings!*


      Mayor Richard Bloom!
    Richard again became our Santa
     Monica Mayor on December 9th,
     2010! 
Mayor Bloom takes a pic with
     actress 
Jamie Lee Curtis at the Grand 
    Opening of the Annenberg Beach House.



  "Thanks" Bobby Shriver: 
  As interim Santa Monica Mayor,
  
maverick aiding Special Olympics 
 (created by his Mother, Eunice Kennedy
   Shriver), c
o-founder of RED (with
   singer, Bono)=
aiding worthwhile
  causes, & our Santa Monica City 
  Councilman (since 2004), we say
  thank you!




    Check out Santa Monica Place (our open-aired Mall).
    (Opened August 6th, 2010). Click on the Santa Monica Place
    link (to the left) highighting all their current venues!



         *Check out Friday's on Main Street*



     Main Street has come alive, with several participating   
     businesses on board to stay open late Friday nights
     for their customers!  
    
Check out Library Alehouse, with free Bike valet, Heritage Museum,
      with concerts: 6 & 7pm, Ten Women, offering wine & food, Lulu
      Cocina Mexicana, offering signature drink specials till closing, Gioia,
      passing on unique clothing, plus wine & chocolate, & so many other
      Main St. participating businesses offering great discounts & specials!


                             Activities
                            February "2012"
                                             ("Current")
                    "Happy Valentines Day!

                 (Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)



 


               Cirque Du Soleil
                   partners
            w/ Heal the Bay
          Sunday, SM Aquarium
                will be free to the public
                    12:30pm-5pm  
         Check out both venues at
         Santa Monica Pier!




    Annenberg Beach House
                 presents:
         LA Icons & other
Impressions Photo Exhibit
 Daily: 9am-3pm-thru April 15th   
  



 


   Annenberg Beach House
                presents:
   Valentines Day Concert
    Songs of Victoria Kirsch & Friends
   Prix-fixe three course meal at Back
   On the Beach 4:3o-9pm $42.50
         Happy Valentines Day!!!

     



 


        The Broad Stage
              Presents:
           "Our Town"
  starring: Helen Hunt
          Jan. 13th-Feb. 12th
             2pm & 7:30pm
            (310) 434-3200



 


       Cirque Du Soleil
             Presents:
               "Ovo"
       At Santa Monica Pier
     January-March 20th!!
       Welcome to all....



 


Stand Up Paddle Boarding
at Annenberg Beach House
  year around-90 minutes
$25.00 (1 hr) $40.00 (2hr)
         (310) 458-4904



 


                     Activities
                              January "2012"
                                               ("Current")
                   "Happy New Year" to all!

                 (Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)


  Annenberg Beach House
               Presents:
    "Happy Day, Marion" 
     Jan. 8th, 11-1:30pm
 
   Birthday Celebration honoring
 actress Marion Davies, with docent
 tour of the original Marion Davies
 guest house & refreshments!
      415 Pacific Coast Highway




            Golden Globe 
   Foreign Language Film
  Nominees: Aero Theatre
             Main Street
        January 9th-13th
                7:30pm



        Santa Monica Place
             "The Market"
                Presents:
  Global Street Food & Beer
  Tasting Dinner: Jan. 10th
            7-11pm-$48.00



               "Photo LA"
   21st Annual Photograph
Art Exposition: Jan. 12-16th
       Fri.-Sun: 11am-7pm
             Mon: 11-6pm
     SM Civic Auditorium
         1855 Main Street 



         The Broad Stage
               Presents:
            "Our Town"
     starring: Helen Hunt
      Jan. 13th-Feb. 12th
          2pm & 7:30pm
         (310) 434-3200



   Beach Ultimate Frisbee
     12th Annual Lei-Out
     Sat. Jan. 14th & 15th
    Santa Monica Beach!
 Join the best annual beach frisbee
 competition w/ the best players!!!




  Santa Monica Symphony
       Martin Luther King 
  Commemorative Concert
        Sun. January 15th
                 2:30pm
    Ikeda World Peace Aud.
        (6th & Wilshire)



       Cirque Du Soleil
               Presents:
                  "Ovo"
     At Santa Monica Pier
          January 20th!! 
       Welcome to all....



The City of Santa Monica
               Presents:
   "The State of the City"
   Annual address of the progress/
 projects/programs current-coming
 up in Santa Monica!!!
             7:30 am-Breakfast
             8:00 am-Program



                    Activities
                                ("Current")
                                  December
                    "Happy Holidays" to all!

               (Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)



         
              Santa Claus @
               The Market
         Santa Monica Place 
          Nov. 20-Dec. 24th



             
              Montana Ave.
              Holiday Walk
             December 2nd
                   Music/Joy/Fun




          
               Main Street
            Holiday Parties
           December 3-4th
        Outdoor displays, goodies,
          specials, prizes!!!



    
     Pico Winter Holiday
               Art Walk
    December 2nd 1-9pm
             (310) 829-9303



           
               Pet Photos
         with Santa Claus
    @ Santa Monica Place
           December 3rd



     Shutters on the Beach
    Hotel Holiday Toy Drive
    & Reception: Dec. 12th
                  6-8pm
  Please bring new unwrapped toy!



              3rd Annual
            Santa Monica
              Pub Crawl
          December 17th
           Sponsored by the SM
          Chamber of Commerce



                    Activities
                                ("Current")
                                  November
                 "Happy Thanksgiving" to all!

               (Please also check the Activities (below) for continuing events)




     "Ice" Skating Rink
 Downtown Santa Monica
 returns November 8th!
 Running through the beginning
 of January this year, both kids
 & adults can once again enjoy
 our West Coast Winter Wonderland
   (& get some joy & fitness too!)
    *Corner of 5th & Arizona*
                     $10.00



                   Activities
                              ("Current")
                                  October
       (Please also check the Sept. Activities (below) for continuing events)




              6th Annual
       ALT Car Show Expo
              Sat. Oct. 1st
               10am-5pm
                     Free
 *New alternative vehicles*



                    Art of the Ears
    Thurs. Oct. 6th, 3pm
Talented seniors delighting
all with their music.
    Santa Monica Public Library
    in the Martin Luther King, Jr.
        601 Santa Monica Blvd.
              (310) 393-0701

        Free: Open to the public



     The New World F.E.S.T.
           (Festival: eco-friendliness
               & science/technology)
                Fri: Oct. 7th-12-8pm
                Sat: Oct. 8th-10-8pm
                Sun: Oct 9th-10-5pm
Celebrate eco-friendliness & science &
technology. Over 150 exhibitors & 6
entertainment stages.
    Santa Monica Beach parking lot-
                2600 Barnard Way 
       $12.00 Adults, $8.00 children



      My Favorite Bead Show
       Fri., Oct. 7th-12-6pm
       Sat., Oct. 8th-10-6pm
       Sun., Oct. 9th-12-5pm
     Santa Monica Civic Aud.



  A Toast to the Life & Legacy
 of Gil Scott-Heron
     Highways Performance
                   Space
  Fri., Sat., Oct. 7th & 8th: 8:30pm
  Life legacy of poet, musician Gil
  Scott-Heron (310) 315-1459
  $20.00 + $15.00 members
  18th St. Arts Center-1651 18th St.




     Reception: "High Ball"
     by Greg Jezewski
  Frank Pictures Gallery
   Sat., Oct 8th: 6-9pm
Baseball themed kinetic sculpture
& multimedia paintings. (Free)
      Bergamot Station: A-5
         2525 Michigan Ave.




               BAM Fest
Beer, Art, Music Festival
   Sun., Oct. 9th 1-6pm
      Local art, music, & Calif.
      finest draft beers=
20 brewaries, 4 bands, 3 galleries
$35.00 (pre-sale) $40.00 at door
    (310) 553-3711 1639 18th St.




                Portals
   at The Broad Stage
  Sun., Oct. 9th, 4pm
Acclaimed violinist Tim
Fain from Santa Monica
 $47.00-$75.00 (310) 434-3200
    11th & Santa Monica Blvd.




                   Activities
                              ("Current")
                               September




     Movies On The Deck:
      Santa Monica Place
  Weekly on Wednesdays
                    7pm
           Dining deck 3rd level
               (310) 260-8333
       Classic favorites include:
"Breakfast at Tiffany's", "Goldfinger"



Wake Up With the Waves
on the Santa Monica Pier
 Sat: Sept. 10th-Oct. 29th
 Interactive concerts/activities for
 young children including singing,
 dancing, music, & movement.
        (310) 458-8901 "Free"



     Fairytale Sing-Along
 Sat. & Sun. 12:30 & 3:30
 Santa Monica Playhouse
         1211 4th Street
    (310) 394-9779 Ext 2
      $10.50: Kids 12 & under
       $12.50: Adults
  Family theatre musical comedy
  w/ playhouse stories like Three
  Little Pigs, Cinderella...



The Case Against Happiness:
       (A Man's Courtroom Comedy)
Sun: Sept. 18th-Oct. 2nd
                      7pm
    Santa Monica Playhouse
    1211 4th St. (310) 394-9119 $18.00
 Funny, true stories about New York &
 being a Jewish family, plus the power 
 of a bowl of cream of broccoli soup.



     4th Annual LA Irish
            Film Festival
     Sept. 31st- Oct. 1st
           Aero Theatre
     1328 Montana Ave.



               6th Annual
       ALT Car Show Expo
       Sept. 30th-Oct. 1st
               10am-5pm
                     Free
 *New alternative vehicles*



                            Activities
                              ("Current")
                                  August



       Life at the Miramar
                  Exhibit
      Aug. 18th-Oct. 18th
  Santa Monica History Museum
                1350 7th Street
                (310) 395-2290
       Tues & Thurs: 12pm-8pm
        Wed., Fri., Sat: 10-5pm
          Sun., & Mon. closed
   $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Students
        Children under 12: Free



     Shortbread Revolution:
California Heritage Museum
Aug. 18th-April 22nd, 2012
Weekly: Sun., Wed., Thurs.,
Fri., Sat., 11-4pm.
    2612 Main Street (310) 392-8537



             Aloha Spirit at
California Heritage Museum
 Aug. 19th-April 22nd, 2012
Sun., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.
                    11-4pm
       2612 Main St. (310) 392-8537
 Mainland artifacts, designs, objects
 showcased in Mainland homes.



                    Activities
                                ("Current")
                                      JULY


      Annual Main Street "July 4th Parade!" Open to all! 


             15th Annual
  New Short
Fiction Series:
 Writings on Independence
  Tuesday, July 5, 6:30-8pm
   Annenburg Beach house
  415 Pacific Coast Highway
           (310) 458-4904



             Red Hen Press
 Reading w/ Camille Dungy,
Timothy Black, Cynthia Black
        July 12th, 6:30-8pm
   Annenberg Beach House
            (310) 458-4904



         Neil Patrick Harris
                   directs:
The Expert At The Card Table
         July 13-August 7th
            The Broad Stage
     1310 Santa Monica Blvd.
             (310) 434-3200



   Grammy Award Winner
 India Arie, & keyboardist,
 Adan Raichel perform at
         The Broad Stage
           July 14th, 8pm
  1310 Santa Monica Blvd.
          (310) 434-3200
         Promoting Global Unity &
         Universal Acceptance...



 Tamagawa Sake Party: with
 Sake Brewer, Philip Harper

    at Ozumo
Restaurant
    July 15th, 6:30-8:30pm
        $35.00 per person
   395 Santa Monica Place
           (424) 214-5130




       Samba Night, with
    Katia Roraeo & friends
      July 19th, 6:30-8pm
   Annenberg Beach House
  415 Pacific Coast Highway
          (310) 458-4904



TV Actress/Stage Performer:
       Anna Deavere Smith
      performs her solo show:
      "Take Me Down Easy"
 July 20-31: The Broad Stage
From West Wing, to Nurse Jackie, to
her acclaimed stage performances,
this performance brings laughs, tears
& a mix of emotions=Must see!



   George Gershwin from
 Broadway to Catfish Row
     July 26-August 11th
            6:30-8:30pm
 Selections performed from
 stage show: Porgy & Bess
 415 Pacific Coast Highway
          (310) 458-49o4



        Annual Health & Fitness
   Festival: July 30th, 2011
  sponsored by Santa Monica
  Chamber of Commerce, in
  collaboration with local SM
  businesses promoting
  healthy living! All day/free!
     Third Street Promenade
              See you there!



                    Activities
                               ("Current")
                                June, 2011



      Vincent Bugliosi
   speaking at the Santa
   Monica Public Library:
   601 Santa Monica Blvd
     Wed. June 1st, 7pm
   Former LA District Attorney &
   Author, has a new book out:
         "The Dignity of Doubt"




   June Movies at the Pier
     Every Friday 7:30pm
       Santa Monica Pier
  Please bring beach chairs
  & or towels. Open to all!
  June 3rd: Whale Wars premiere
 w/ free towels for 1st 1,500 guests.



      "Ruthless People"
     special screening w/
   Directors, David & Jerry
    Zucker, Fri. June 3rd,
    7:30pm: Aero Theatre
      1328 Montana Ave



       Locked & Loaded
         June 3rd, 8pm
  Santa Monica Playhouse
      1211 Fourth Street
   An original play starring both
   stage & screen personalities, w/
   an award winning Director!!!



           Jazz For Japan
    Samohi's Barnum Hall
           601 Pico Blvd.
                   3pm
  Samohi Jazz program partners
  with American Red Cross raising
  money for those affected by the
  recent earthquake.
                jazz4japan.org



        The National Children's
    Choir performs at Broad
    Stage, June 4th
  Presenting: "All that Jazz"
           1310 11th Street
                  7:30pm
                   Joy open to all ages!



               Selena Gomez
   Performs at Santa Monica
   Place, June 10th, 2-5pm
    395 Santa Monica Place
            (310) 260-8333



          Paddleboard Race
           Ocean Festival
       June 11th, morning
                (Just S. of Pier)
         
     SM Pier & Honolulu Surf Co#
      sponsored paddleboard races,
      outrigger canoes, live music,
      surfing, etc. Fun for all!!




Getaway to Morongo Casino
   & Desert Hills Premium
      outlets in Cabazon!
      Sat. June 11th, 2011
  Buses leave from Santa Monica
  Main Campus at 9am. $40.00
  per adult, $35.00 child:6-12 yrs.



  Gallery 319 & Gallery One:
   Now at the same location
 1331 3rd Street Promenade
   Check out Gallery 319's
   celebration, June 12th
                    4-8pm
  Gallery One's 3-D Artist, Charles
  Fazzino will also be there! See you!



        The King's Speech
      Oscar Award Winning movie
      winning "Best Picture" 2010
      will be shown Tues, June 14th,
      6:30pm, Martin Luther King
      Auditorium at Santa Monica
      Public Library 601 Santa
      Monica Blvd.




 
  19th Annual Juneteenth
   Celebration, June 18th
     Observance of the historic
 emancipation of Americans from 
 slavery. This holiday not only
 marks the date of Lincoln's 
 issuance of the Emancipation
 Proclamation (Sept. 22, 1862), 
 or the official effective date
 (Jan. 1, 1863), but also the date
 in 1865 it's been said, when
 slaves in Texas finally received
 news of their freedom. The
 Juneteenth observance spread
 nationally over the years.



 
             Inside Job
  (Oscar winning documentary)
 playing June 21st, 7pm
 Martin Luther King Aud.
    Santa Monica Public Library
        601 Santa Monica Blvd.
"What brought about the financial
meltdown?" This movie shows us!




      The New World F.E.S.T
    (Festival for Eco-Friendly Science
     & Technology) June 24-26th
      Santa Monica Beaches
     150 Exhibits, 6 stages, Music, etc.



          Santa Monica Annual
             *Fireworks!*
       Sat. June 25th, dusk.
      Santa Monica College!
       Open to all!!! Enjoy..



       Annual Soulstice
        on Main Street
     June 26th, 11-7pm
 Each year Main Street celebrates
 the summer with their street
 celebration! Includes Sat. & Sun
 Sidewalk Sales, as well as all day
 fun, music, & joy. June 26th w/
 bands, dancing, specials, & so
 much more!



                             Activities
                              ("Current")
                                May 2011
                Be sure to check out Heal the Bay's Santa Monica
                          Aquarium at/below the Santa Monica Pier!!




        "Free SM Movies"
    *Wednesdays* 7-10pm
  May 4th:  Breakfast Club
  May 11th: West Side Story
  May 18th: Goldfinger
  May 25th: Viewer's Choice



           *Alt Build Expo*
  Alternative Building Materials &
  Design Expo (highlights Green!)
       Friday & Saturday,
           May 6th & 7th
              10am-5pm
  Santa Monica Civic Aud.
        1855 Main Street



             *Bead Show*
   Fri., May 13th, 12-6pm
 Sat., May 14th 10am-6pm
 Sun., May 15th, 11am-5pm
  Santa Monica Civic Aud.
        1855 Main Street
       Admission: $6.00
      Children: 9-16 free
         (301) 294-1640



  Santa Monica Symphony
      Saturday, May 28th
             7:30-9:30pm
  Santa Monica Civic Aud.
        1855 Main Street
         Free Admission




                     Activities 
                                             ("current")
                                                                         *April 2011*
                               Happy Easter!
                      (Currently updating the April Activities.
                                    "Sorry" about delays this month-Going
                                    through a move! Thanks!)



     Branford Marsalis &
      Terence Blanchard
     Saturday, April 2nd
         4:30 & 7:30pm

        The Broad Stage
        1310 11th Street
   Branford Marsalis is a 3 time
   Grammy-winning saxaphonist
   composer & producer. Terence
   Blanchard is a 4 time Grammy
   winning trumpeter, bandleader...




      *Free SM Movies*
    Wednesdays: 7-10pm
    April 6th:   E.T.
    April 13th: Shrek
    April 20th: Raiders of
    the Lost Ark
    April 27th: Ferris Bueler's
    Day Off



     *Vintage Fashion Expo*
       Saturday, April 30th
                 9am-6pm

           Sunday, May 1st,
                 11am-5pm
    Santa Monica Civic Aud.
               1855 Main St.
    Vintage clothing, jewelry,
    etc.       $10.00




                     Activities 
                                             ("current")
                                                                        *March 2011*
                        Happy St. Patty's Day!               



        Santa Monica Place
                 Presents:
        Movies on the Deck
  EveryWednesday, at 7pm!
    March 2:   Breakfast at Tiffany's
    March 9:   When Harry Met Sally
    March 23: Casablanca
    March 30  Sixteen Candles
   Giveaways for the 1st 100 guests!
   Free 3 hr park with Santa Monica 
   Place restaurant validation.
 


      
         The Broad Stage
                Presents:
    Lea Salonga in Concert
Saturday, March 5th, 7:30pm
          1310 11th Street
          (310) 434-3200
 Lea
 won a Tony Award as Miss Saigon &
  is an accomplished Broadway performer!



          5th Annual Arts 
          Benefit Concert
      Saturday, March 5th
w/ bands: Venice, America
 & Richard Page (Mr. Mister)
       Santa Monica High School
                  Barnum Hall
            601 Pico Boulevard
               (310) 458-5939



          The Broad Stage
                Presents: 
  Bill T. Jones (Kennedy Center
  Honoree)
Art Zane Dance
  Company: Fri. March 18th
  & Saturday, March 19th
                 7:30PM
             The Broad Stage 
               1310 11th Street



     Waiting for Superman
           (Documentary)
       Tuesday, March 15th
                      7pm
    SM Main Public Library
  Follows children & families as they
  look for the best options in the
  dysfunctional public school system.



     Big Blue Bus Getaway
     to Capistrano Mission
     Saturday, March 19th
   Swallows migrate in Argentina
then return in March to Capistrano!
Docent Tours, Arts/Crafts, Mariachi's
Indian Dance Groups, Ethnic Foods
        $40.00  (310) 451-5444                   



         *Buy Local Expo*
     Saturday, March 19th
   11am-4pm (Day before LA 
   Marathon comes to Santa Monica!)
   Buy Local in partnership w/ 3rd St.
   Promenade showcases shopping,
 demos, raffle prizes, etc.  Free to all!
 
       Benefits Santa Monica-Malibu
    Education Foundation!



  LA Marathon is coming
    back to Santa Monica
       March 20th, 2011
Come out to see the approximately
27,000 runners striding for the
finish line (Ocean Ave & California)
in Santa Monica! Entertainment,
special events, food!
   A great day will be had by all!!!



Santa Monica Main Library
                Presents:
        Alicia Silverstone: 
         "The Kind Diet"
        Discussion, Q & A
    Tuesday, March 22nd
                   7pm
           MLK Jr. Auditorium
  #1 LA Times Bestseller-signing



 Santa Monica Main Library
                 Presents:
     Life & Photography of
        Anthony Friedken
    Thursday, March 24th
                    3pm
             MLK Jr. Auditorium



      International Gem & 
           Jewelry Show
       Friday, March 25th-
      Sunday, March 27th
  Santa Monica Civic Aud.
        1855 Main Street
         (301) 294-1640



            Social Network
                   (Movie)
               March 29th
                  6:30pm
   Based on the novel on founding
of social networking giant, Facebook.
      Santa Monica Main Library
            MLK Jr. Auditorium



                     Activities 
                                             ("current")
                                                                             *February 2011*
                      Happy Valentine's Day!                         



   

     ICE at Santa Monica
   Last few weeks!!! Till Feb. 15th
     Join Santa Monicans
     for the ending of a
     great season of ICE!
 1324 Fifth Street (5th & Arizona)
        Mon-Thurs. 12pm-10pm,
  Fri., 12pm-12am, Sat. 10am-12am
              Sun., 10am-10pm




      Super-Bowl-A-Thon
     Annual Event aiding 
      Westside Coalition
        (aiding SM homeless)
     February, 4th, 2011
     AFW Bowling Lanes



             Joshua Bell
         "Violinist Great"
Performing at Broad Stage
    Thurs. February 1oth, 
               7:30pm
         1310 11th Street
         (310) 434-3200
  



     Vintage Fashion Expo
  Annual Vintage Fashion
  Event @ Santa Monica
       Civic Auditorium
   Sat., Feb. 5th: 9am-6:00pm
   Sun., Feb. 6th, 11am-5pm
              (707) 793-0773



  Santa Monica Gem Faire
        February 11-13th
  Friday: 12-6pm, Sat: 10am-6pm
Sun: 10am-5pm $7.00, under 12,
free: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
       



              Heal the Bay
      SM Beach Clean Up
      with Dodger Greats!
           February 15th
        Matt Kemp, Gabe Kapler,
        Fernando Valenzuela, &
    Steve Garvey in Santa Monica
    aiding in keeping our beaches,
   hence our oceans clean! Love it!



     Big Blue Bus Getaway
  to Viejas Casino & Outlet
  Take a ride just East of
 San Diego to this popular
 American Indian Casino
 & 255,000 sq. ft. shopping!
    Saturday, Feb. 19th: $40.00
               (310) 451-5444
 



      Arm Candy Handbag
  Boutique Grand Opening
  Saturday, Feb. 19th, 5pm
  Luxury handbags by indep.
  Designers. Drinks & Giveaways
    2717 Main Street (310) 392-7492



Santa Monica is the home 
away from the course when
the 85th Annual Northern
Trust Golf Open comes to
Riviera Country Club.
February 15-20th with the weekend
finales not to be missed! Welcome to
all the Golf greats. Much success, &
enjoy your adventures in Santa Monica!



 Whale Weekend & NBA All  
 Star Weekend: Feb. 19-20th! 
  We'll see who really has the killer 
  instinct in the West!
SM Pier
  Aquarium celebrates the Whale in
  a 2 day event at Santa Monica Pier.
  Learn facts about Whales through
  stories, film screenings, staff
  interaction about climate change
  & the effects on whales & marine
  life! 1600 Ocean Front Walk 
                      12:30-5pm 



  All Star Weekend is here!
 The NBA All Stars is in LA
 this year, & everyone is
 coming to Santa Monica!
Saturday, Feb. 19th, Adidas' AdiHOOP
is happening from 11am-4pm, with
celebrities like Snoop Dogg, etc. 
Third Street Promenade at Pottery
Barn space! Buy certain items=in!



    NBA All Stars continue
          in Santa Monica:
    Dwight Howard will be
at Footlocker on Third Street
Promenade, Sat. Feb. 19th
  2:45-3:45pm for a signing.
Wristbands will be given Sat. morning
10am to the 1st 100 to show up!



    NBA All Star Superstar
    Laker, Derek Fisher in
    Santa Monica Sunday,
   February, 2oth at Adidas
 on Third Street Promenade
 for an appearance/ signing.
   Note: The NBA All Stars 
  Game is today! "Yay West!"
    Gotta love that Derek!!!



          Peter Fletcher
    *Classical Guitarist*
 Performs February 24th
Peter will leave you mesmerized
by his brilliant talent, performing
the likes of Bach, Edward Grieg,
Maurice Revel, John Dowland...
Santa Monica Main Street Public
Library. Free! (310) 458-8606
Please arrive an hour before for
tickets. 1st come, 1st serve...   




26th Annual Spirit Awards
honoring the greatness of
Independent filmmaking
is back in Santa Monica! 
   February 26th, 5pm
 Look for Annette Benning, Nicole
 Kidman, Natalie Portman, as well
 as Ben Stiller, Samual Jackson,
 James Franco & many more!



                    Activities 
                                           ("current")
                                                                           *January 2011*


 Big Blue Bus Getaway to
 Rose Parade & Rose Bowl
 Game: Saturday, Jan. 1st
    $40.00 for Football Game or 
     Rose Bowl Parade, or $75.00
     for Parade with Grandstand
     seating!   (310) 451-5444



Joe La Russo'sPhotography
at Emeritus College Art
Gallery, Jan. 6th-Feb 4th
Celebrating Well Known Jazz Artists
includes Herbie Hancock (who I Know)
1227 Second Street: Downtown SM.
M-F 9am-4:30pm (310) 434-4306




 International Los Angeles 
Photographic Art Exhibition
& the Annual International 
  Contemporary Art Fair
    Friday, Jan. 14th, 11am-7pm
    Saturday, Jan. 15th, 11am-7pm
    Sunday, Jan. 16th, 11am-6pm
    Monday, Jan. 17th, 11-6pm
  Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
  1855 Main Street: $20.00 1 day
   $30.00 3 days 


Sunday, January 16, 2011
 Santa Monica Symphony,
 Martin Luther King, Jr.
 Commemorative Concert
              
Time: 3:30 pm. 
SGI Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd.
                    Cost: Free
  
www.smsymphony.org



 Monday, January 17, 2011
   25th Annual Dr. Martin
    Luther King, Jr. Day
            Celebration
                  Time:  9am
                  Cost: Free 
          SGI-USA Auditorium,
            525 Wilshire Blvd.

                            Open to all!


   Brentwood Country Mart
           January 21st-31st 
                 All Shops!
             Kick Off Party: 
   Friday, Jan 21st: 12-3pm
           (310) 451-0950
 Check out a friend's store, "Post 26"!
 Right on the edge of Santa Monica!!! 



     Fireside at the Miles:
The Chamber Players of LA
at Miles Memorial Playhouse
  Fri., January 21st, 8pm
$11.00 General Admission
$5.00  Seniors 
         (310) 458-8634
        1130 Lincoln Blvd.
 



                   Diablo
        at the Broad Stage
    Opening Party, Fri. Jan.
    21st, 7:30pm, Sat., Jan.
    22nd, 2pm & 7:30pm.
     Jacques Heim from Edinbergh
     Festival to Hollywood Bowl
    (310) 434-3200 1900 Pico Blvd.
 



       Fireside at the Miles:
    *Lisa Wolpe's Solo Show*
at Miles Memorial Playhouse
    Fri., January 22nd, 8pm
 $11.00 General Admission
 $5.00  Seniors 
          (310) 458-8634
         1130 Lincoln Blvd.



               Jacaranda
      Sat., Jan. 22nd, 8pm
   1st Presbyterian Church
   of Santa Monica
   $35.00, $15.00 Students
          1220 2nd Street
          (213) 483-0216
 



    The Little Match Girl     
     Sat., Jan. 22nd, 8pm
  1st Presbyterian Church
  of Santa Monica
    $35.00, $15.00
Students
          1220 2nd Street
          (213) 483-0216
 



       State of the City 2011
Santa Monica: Passport to
success! Thurs. Jan. 27, 2011
7:30am: Breakfast
8:10am: Program Begins
 Eli & Edythe Broad Stage
 1310 11th St (& SM Blvd.)



  Saturdays with LA Opera
     Gioacchino Rossini's
      "The Turk in Italy"
Santa Monica Public Library
Series:    Jan. 29th, 3pm
Free, All Ages (310) 458-8600
         601 Santa Monica Blvd.



   New West Symphony 2011
         Masterpiece Series
         "It's Love Actually"
       Sun. Jan. 30th, 4pm
            866-776-8400
       Barnum Hall, Santa Monica
       High School, 601 Pico
Blvd
.
                $25.00-$110.00



                    Activities 
                                           ("current")
                                                                         *December 2011*
                          



       Montana Avenue
          Holiday Walk
      December 3, 2010
                 5-9pm
 Join Shoppers along 10
 blocks of Montana Ave.
 for great holiday deals,
 live music, & fun surprises!
 



             International
     Gem & Jewelry  Show
         December 3-5th
   Santa Monica Civic Aud.
       Fri. & Sat. 12-6pm
            Sun: 11-5pm
                 $8.00



  Main Street Holiday Event
      December 4th, 2010
                 6-8:30pm
   Tree lighting ceremony,
   Visit from Santa, Music
   by Samohi Choir, Carols,
   Candlelit walk, etc
...
    Holiday Best Window Contest
    is December 5th. For ballot:
       www.mainstreet.org/holiday
    for entry forms for a chance to
    win a prize!
 



          *Winterlit Event*
  Downtown Santa Monica: 
      Annual Holiday Cheer  
      1200 block of Third St.
      Promenade. *Dec. 5th*
Day activities & evening lighting of
the Menorah, & lighting of the
Christmas tree, Santa, Music,
performances, etc. Enjoy!!!! 




 Montana Ave. 1st Holiday 
   Windows Competition
December 11th, 10am-5pm
Holiday decor, festive food
& drinks. Win a great gift
basket!!! 



    PAL's Best Gift Ever
   5th Annual Toy Drive
 through December 13th.
  Toys presented to youth at the
 Santa Monica Police league (PAL)
 should be for ages 6-17, w/ thanks!
 PAL: 1401 Olympic Blvd, or the
 Police substation at 1433 2nd St.,
 or at the Concierge desk at Santa
 Monica Place. (310) 458-8988 



   Santa Monica Pub Crawl
          December 18th
  Downtown Santa Monica
  Aids Westside Food Bank
Feel free to dress up like Santa &/or
any of his fun, festive friends. Please
bring non-perishable food items.
Starts at 5pm. Check out bars on
Downtown Santa Monica bars along
with other Holiday folks!!



 Jeanie Madsen's Gallery
    Holiday Trunk Show:
        December 20th
Come support local artists! 
  Jeanie sponsors a great holiday 
  event. Shop for art, as well as
  unique handbags, jewelry, &
  accessories! 
 1431 Ocean Ave. (310) 393-7436



           New Years Eve
           Musical Revue
          *December 31st*
  Complimentary buffet dinner & a
  family friendly Rudie-DeCarlo
  musical revue by the Actor's
  Reperatory Theatre at the Santa
  Monica Playhouse from 6-9:30pm
  $39.50-49.50 1211 Fourth Street
  (310) 394-9779



                   Activities 
                                         ("current")
                                                                    *November 2010*


Nov. 3-10: The American Film Market in Santa Monica!!
                            Loews Hotel: 1700 Ocean Ave.                     
           Welcome to all the Film Representatives from over 70 countries!!




                Enjoy "Ice" at Santa Monica!                  *Nov.5th-Feb. 15th (5th & Arizona)*
  Mon-Thurs: 12pm-10pm, Fri: 12pm-12am, Sat: 10am-12am, Sun:10am-10pm




Contemporary Crafts Market
   Nov. 5th-7th, 10am-6pm
     SM Civic Auditorium
  1855 Main Street  $8.00



 
    Santa Monica Pet Fair
         & Chip-A-Thon
   Sat. Nov. 6th 9am-3pm
  Clover Park: 2600 Ocean
  Park Blvd. Free I.D.



       
       The Doves Studio
  Friday Night Beauty Bar
  Friday Nov. 12th 6-9pm
  *LA's top beauty experts*
 Cocktails, Music, beauty treatments,
 trendy accessories.
       Glam for $25.00 or less...
     RSVP by Monday, Nov. 7th
       
Staci@thedovesstudio.com



Agabhumi: The Best of Bali
                -Presents-
 Karma Rescue Fundraiser
        Saturday, Nov. 13th
                  12-3pm
20% of all sales is donated to Karma's
mission to rescue dogs, promote
adoptions, advocacy & education!
          2655 Main Street Suite A
                (310) 396-2422
    Please support this great event!



       Los Angeles Asian
       & Tribal Arts Show
          Sat. Nov. 12th: 6-9pm
                       $25.00
       Sun. Nov. 13th, 11am-7pm
      Mon. Nov. 14th: 11am-5pm
  Santa Monica Civic Aud.
    1855 Main St. $10.00



       Christine Ebersole
            in Concert
   Sat. Nov. 13th, 7:30pm
        The Broad Stage
         1310 11th Street.
       Winning 2  Tony Awards!!!



     Big Blue Bus Getaway
   to Pechanga & Old Town
   Temecula, Sat. Nov. 20th
   Award winning spas, vineyards,
    popular restaurants.
                 (310) 451-5444



        Ain't We Got Fun? 
Sat's: Nov. 20th-Dec. 19th
          Sat., Sun., 3pm
   3rd Street Promendade
               Playhouse
         1403 3rd St. Promendade
                Original Comedy
                        $10.00



        
              Santa Monica
   Christimas Tree Lighting
        Saturday, Nov. 20th
                     6pm
        Santa Monica Place
       3rd St Promenade/Broadway
        Lights, music, dance, & joy!
             HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
     



    
     Westside Thanksgiving
               Celebration! 
Thurs. Nov. 25th, 11am-3pm
      SM Civic Auditorium
           1855 Main Street
                     *Free*



  
     Paulo Szot in Concert
    Sat. Nov. 27th, 7:30pm
     Sun. Nov. 28th, 2pm
        The Broad Stage
           1310 11th St.
     Tony Award Winner: 2010
     for male lead: South Pacific!
            (310) 434-3200



 
  Shingo Francis Art Exhibit
      at Hotel Casa Del Mar
   Monday, Nov. 30th. Free!
  "Live Well Again Art & Event Series"
      Celebrate Santa Monica Native
     Shingo Francis' Art (as a painter
     & installation Artist)
                  1900 Ocean Way



                   Activities 
                                         ("current")
                                                                        *October 2010*
                                         HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
 


      
        Alternative CarExpo
         October 2nd & 3rd
     Santa Monica Civic Aud.
            1855 Main St
           Santa Monica
          (310) 458-8551



      S. Calif. Special Olympics
      "Hawaiian Paradise"
  themed 14th Annual Pier
  Del Sol event at the Pier!
                10/10/10 
Over 35 Restaurants are involved,
Hawaiian dancers, live music,
unlimited rides, etc. Maria Shriver
was chair. Great day! Love Special
Olympics!!



         Cirque du Tacori
  Viceroy Hotel, Oct. 12th!
Jewelry loving celebrities gather in
Santa Monica for this circus themed
soiree (complete with fire dancers!).
The Tacori family unveiled the
18k925 collection in the form of
their five elements: earth, fire,
metal, water and wind.


Nikki Reed: "Twilight" at Cirque du Tacori!


UCP "Originals" Art Exhibit
              10-14 to 10-31
  Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat
     Carousel Hippodrome: 
        Santa Monica Pier
  Welcoming back United Cerebral
 Palsy UCP of LA: Artwork collection
 in honor of October's National
 Disabilities month.



    Elizabeth Shakespeare
    & the Astute Detective
           10-15 to 10-24
  Santa Monica Playhouse
          1211 4th Street
  $25.00 General Admiss
         (310) 394-9779              



     Absolutely Halloween
        *Halloween Show*
           10-15 to 10-24
  Santa Monica Playhouse
          1211 4th Street
      $10.50 Kids, $12.50 Adults
               (310) 394-9779
         



    Vintage Fashion Expo
          1o-16 to 10-25
  Santa Monica Civic Aud.
        1855 Main Street
                Early buying: 
         9:oo- 10:30am: $20.00 
              Regular Hours:
          10:30-6pm, $10.00



   5th Annual Pico Festival
             October 16th
                11am-4pm
      From Main St. to Centinela, the
     perfect walk for any & all Visitors
     &/or Santa Monica Residents.
     There will be Art demonstrations,
     music, food, classic car show, etc.
     Enjoy all the great venues on Pico!



      Antique Show & Sale
           10-22 to 10-24
          Fri, Sat: 10-7pm
            Sun: 11-5pm
  Santa Monica Civic Aud.
        1855 Main Street
     Adults: $7.00 Seniors: $4.00



     *Pumpkin Decorating*
Main Street Farmers Market
     Sunday, October 24th
               1oam-1pm
   Free & open to the Public
   "Enjoy" this festive day!
 


      "All You Can Carry"
          Pumpkin Patch
     Wednesday, Oct. 27th
 Downtown Santa Monica 
         Farmers Market
  Arizona & 2nd: 8:30am
                        $5.00
 


          
              Betty White
      "Here We Go Again"
            Book Signing
    Friday, Oct. 29th, 7pm
          Barnes & Noble
          1201 3rd Street
               (310) 260-9110



         *Haunted Heats*
            Surf Contest 
  *presented by ZJ Boarding House*
         October 30th, 2010
                 9:00am
   Tower 27 on SM Beach
           
(West of Hill St.) 
  If you've got a costume and you
surf, come to the second annual
Haunted Heats surf contest.
Pr
izes from Billabong, Element,
Surftech, Prolite and more!




  Santa Monica Symphony
         "Cello Concerto"
        Sat. October 30th
                   7:30pm
    Santa Monica Civic Aud.
          1855 Main Street
                  Free Admission



                Daniel Pearl
           World Music Days
          SGI-USA Presents
 American Victory Orchestra
      Sunday, Oct. 31st, 2pm
       Special Guests Bennie Maupin
                 & Althea Waites
      World Peace Ikeda Auditorium
                525 Wilshire Blvd.
  Free. Also free parking in structure
  S. of 7-11, on 7th St. S. of Wilshire.



  Halloween Face Painting
                "For Kids"
              *At Paint Lab*
       October 31st: 1-4pm
             2912 Main St.
       $5.00 suggested donation



  3rd Annual Halloween Hop
        *Montana Avenue*
       October 31st, 3-6pm 
   Kids of all ages will enjoy trick-or-
   treating all along Montana Avenue,
   plus all kinds of fun, spooky
   activities for kids including face
   painting, temporary tattoos, fortune 
   telling, a doggie costume contest,
   and of course lots of candy!



                   Activities 
                                         ("current")
                                                                  *September 2010*
                  HAPPY LABOR DAY HOLIDAY!             



 Kandace Lindsey Performs!
      Harvelles, Sept. 14th
                      
8:45pm
A good friend, Kandace Lindsey, has
her 1st show since recording her
brand new album "Acoustic Fire"!! 
The band, Vintage Trouble, will also
perform. It will be a great night, with
great music!
Harvelles: 4th St. (Between Broadway
& Santa Monica Blvd.) Come early &
enjoy!



Glow
On Saturday, September 25th from
7pm to 3am, Downtown Santa Monica
will come alive with art, entertainment
and more!
Glow, a FREE all-night art
event, returns for its second year with
a wide range of light installations, art
displays and exhibits that stretch
throughout the city.



    Annenberg Beach House
         Mountains to the Sea Artist 
                  Demonstration:
      Silk Painting with Linda Bolhuis
      Monday 9/27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm



                   Activities 
                                           (current)
                                                                           *August 2010*
                Please check below for July's remaining activities!




    Jazz On The Lawn
 Every August Sunday
Santa Monica City Hall
With eclectic, exciting
music, this is the place to
bring all your friends &
family! See you there....



     34th Annual Festival
          of the Chariots
      Sunday, August, 1st
                 10am...
Beginning at the Santa Monica
Civic Auditorium: 1855 Main St. 
towards Venice, there is
entertainment, exhibits, booths,
all celebrating Indian culture!
With a colorful parade of drums,
chanters & four story chariots, 
this is the event to enjoy! Free...
 



    Gabby Tary Performs:
    Aug 1st and Aug 29th
                   7PM
 Westside Comedy Theater

The theater is located at 1323-A
3rd Street Promenade,
Santa Monica.  

   In the alley between 3rd & 4th.  




       National Night Out
 Tuesday, August 3, 6-8pm
Olympic Drive at Public Safety Facility
Nationwide event that connects local
Police Department with Santa Monica
Residents celebrating community
through a block party! Check out 
great music, free hot dogs & even
free giveaways. Look forward to
seeing you all!!



Santa Monica Twilight Series
    at the Santa Monica Pier
 
     with Rickie Lee Jones:
      Acclaimed singer/songwriter!
 
     Thurs. August 5th, 7pm



Santa Monica Twilight Series
   at the Santa Monica Pier
 
           
with Soulive:
     Funky jazz organ trio
!
 
   Thurs. August 12th, 7pm




Santa Monica Twilight Series
    at the Santa Monica Pier
 
        
with Mick Taylor:
  
Former Rolling Stone Guitarist!
 
   Thurs. August 19th, 7pm
          with popular LA Blues Group, 
             The Tim Nolan Band



Santa Monica Twilight Series
   at the Santa Monica Pier:
 
         
Beatlefest, with 
Abbey Road & Lep Zepagain:
   
Thurs. August 29th, 7pm


                   Activities 
                                           (current)
                                                                                 *July 2010*

SANTA MONICA CELEBRATES THE WORLD CUP AT LOCAL BARS, & PUBS!


 Paint Lab Art Studio, hosts:
    "Paint, Wine, & Cheese"
Provides acrylic paints, etc., 
wine & cheese.
          July 1st, $35.00
        2912 Main Street



         "Objects of Wonder 
              & Fascination"
              Gallery Exhibit
         July 1st, 10am-noon
        Victorian Curis Cabinet Motif
 Can showcase from your own
 collection. Annenberg Beach House



       Dakota Live Music 
              & Lounge
                July 1st
  World Salsa Champion,
         Cristian Oviedo
Then, vintage latin jazz will be spun
by DJ Charlie & Dr. Rumba, followed
by Latin star: Angel Lebron
    1026 Wilshire Blvd. $10.00
 



  4th Annual Santa Monica
        4th of July Parade
  Sun. July 4th 9:30-11:30
   From Civic Auditorium 
   along Main Street, w/
   Heal the Bay as the
   Grand Marshall.
    Refreshments  & live music
    till 12pm.



      26th Annual Twilight 
             Dance Series
 Thursdays, July 8-Sept 2, 
                    7pm

  Enjoy free concerts every Thursday night
  at 7pm, July through September 2010. On
  Thursday, July 8, Konono No. 1 performs a
  cross between Stomp and an electronica vibe
  and dance groove. From the region near the
  border of Congo and Angola.
                                Free admission
          For more information: 310-458-8900




      Down Under Festival:
          "Australia Sings"
            July 15th, 7pm
    Comes to o
ur annual concert
    series at the Pier!
    Open to all & free. Come early &
    grab a spot on the Pier or settle in
    with comfort on the beach below!
    Either way, a great time for all!
  


                 Bead Faire
   Sat. & Sun., July 17 & 18th
     History of Beads, Contemporary 
   artists, & making your own jewelry.
  *Santa Monica Civic Aud.*
           Saturday: 10-6pm
           Sunday:    12-5pm



   Big Blue Bus Getaway
       to Laguna Beach
          Sat. July 17th
 "Eat, Drink & Be Merry"
at the annual Pageant of
the Masters celebrating
the art of "Living Pictures".
        (310) 451-5444



Celebrity Autobiography:
   In Their Own Words:
     Monday July 9th, 7:30pm
at The Edye Second Space, located
at The Broad Stage Locale:1310 11th.
What could be better than popular,
well-known comedians reading &
scandalously performing from tell-
all memoirs from Liz Taylor, Star 
Jones, Suzanne Somers, Mr. T. &
Sly Stallone. All done in a 21st
century cabaret like setting, with
a bar & cozy table atmosphere!
 
       NOTE: ADULTS ONLY
             (310) 434-3200



Annenberg Beach& Culture
         Merchant of Venice
   Shakespeare Santa Monica Prod.
              July 21 - 23, 28 - 30
                    4:30-6:00pm
     Performed outside the Marion
     Davies Guest House. Reserve 
     your seat
here.



 Jovanotti (Lorenzo Cherubini) 
  fills stadiums in his native Italy and
  throughout Latin America. Jovanotti’s 
  music has transformed from its early
  roots in hip-hop and rap to a broader
  hybrid, incorporating pointed lyrics
  which address philosophical, religious,
  social, and political issues.
 Jace Everette: Indiana-born,
Texas-raised, singer/songwriter became
enamored by both gospel music and the
works of Willie Nelson and Waylon
Jennings in his teenage years.
 Ana Tijoux: Chilean hip-hop
artist. Rhyming first in French, then
later in Spanish, Tijoux found a
platform to talk about all kinds of
things in a way that was cathartic.




   1st Annual Montana Ave
                 Artwalk
     Thursday, July, 22nd
                  5-9pm
  Local artists, live music,
  dining specials, tastings
              7th-17th St.



                   Activities 
                                           (current)
                                                                                 *June 2010*


Contemporary Crafts Market
 Fri., Sat., Sun June 11, 12, 13
          Santa Monica Civic 
                Auditorium
           1855 Main Street
           10am-6pm $8.00



       Santa Monica Pier 
             Bi-Annual
     Paddleboard Races
         Sat. June 12th
                   8:45-2pm
      *Begins South of the Pier*
  Look out, for what could be up
  to 250 Contestants.
 Partial proceeds aid Heal the Bay.
   NOTE: Surf clubs & races were 1st
    started in the 1940's Santa Monica.



       
        Copa Cabana Beach 
        Soccer Tournament
     Sat. & Sun June 12-13th 
                 8am-4pm 
    On sand, N. of 1550 lot
             For Youth & Adults!
 


         Gallery Exhibits
 Annenberg Beach House
 
        Open Daily 10am-4pm
      Paris: Women and Bicycles-
     Photographs by Gil Garcetti
        June 17 - July 18, 2010
For about four years, Gil Garcetti
photographed women riding bicycles
in Paris.
  Objects of Wonder and Fascination
This exhibit takes its inspiration from
the Victorian curio cabinet. Showcase
an object from your own collection



      Gem & Jewelry Show
 Fri. Sat., June 18th & 19th
      Santa Monica Civic 
             Auditorium
        1855 Main Street
  Fri: 12-6pm Sat:10-6pm
  Sun. 10-5pm  $8.00




   Keep it Cool by the Pool
  Annenberg Beach House
 
    Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday
                    10am-6pm
   Monday, Wednesday, Friday & 
            Saturday 10am-8pm
                    Admission:
                $10 for Adults
           $5 for Seniors, age 60+
           $4 for Youth age 1-17
           $24 Family Pass 
         (2 Adults & 2 Youths)
    Passes go on sale daily at 9:30am.



  Sand & Sea Fitness Room
  Annenberg Beach House
              Open House
  Saturday 6/19, 10:00am-3:00pm
Join us for an Open House extravaganza
on Saturday, and meet our fitness trainers,
get nutrition advice, and enjoy music,
snacks, and complimentary use of the
fitness room for ages 16 and up.
The fitness room will be open daily from
10am-8pm throughout the summer.
Passes
are $7 daily, or $5 when purchased with
another full price activity. Season passes
are $130.



        Lincoln Fine Wines
                 presents:
Paul Hobbs
in person @ our store!
                 
June 22nd, 11am
    Join us at our store this up-
coming
Tuesday -11:00am & meet
    Paul Hobbs,
one of the most 
  celebrated and powerful wine-
  makers in the world!
             727 Lincoln Blvd.
                                (310) 392-7 816


           Beach & Culture
   Annenberg Beach House 
 
 Summer Beach=Culture events take
 place on Tuesdays.
                  The Refugees 
       Tuesday 6/22, 6:30-8:00pm
         Read about & reserve at:
 
http://beachculture31.eventbrite.com/
  "WR & Daisy" by Glenn Paxton and
    Robert White, a concert reading
      Tuesday 6/29, 6:30-8:30pm
          Read about & reserve at:
 
http://beachculture32.eventbrite.com/



             Susan Feniger, 
 one of the Creators/Owners 
      of Border Grill fame
,
 Joins Kathy Lee & Hoda on
    Today Show, June 24th!

Wonderful, exotic flavors are on the menu 
10 am when Susan joins Kathy Lee & Hoda
on
NBC's Today Show. Susan will be
cooking up some of her favorite summer
recipes, including
Malaysian Black Pepper
Clams
, Asian Pear Salad, and Canton
Ginger Kick
.


          
              10th Annual
         Summer Soulstice
  June 27th, Main St. event!
             11am-7:30pm
                  All Ages



            Guest House
       Open 10am-4pm;
        
Closed Wednesdays.
 Tours at 11am, Noon, and 2pm
Tours are free, and last approximately
30 minutes.
No reservations required. Group tours
larger than 15 people are not available
at this time.




         Just 45 Minutes from
                   Broadway,
             by Henry Jaglom
       Thursdays thru Sundays, 8pm.
        Sunday's, 5pm. 2457 Main St.
        Edgemar Center for the Arts



       Gabby Tary presents:
                 *Tary Art*
             Showcasing at Panini
             until June 1st, 2010
                 2645 Main Street
                  Santa Monica 
                 (310) 396-9005




  Tango, at the  Santa Monica
         Bay Women's Club!
        Mondays, 9:30-1am
   1210 4th Street: $10.00
   
      Light snacks, refreshments
                  (213) 503-6191




                   Activities 
                                           (current)
                                                                                 *May 2010*                                                                  


     9th Annual LA Opera
     Series: Santa Monica
     Public Library: 
            (
6th & SM Blvd)
      3rd Thurs of month thru
    May 20th. Presents upcoming
   Operas. Free! (3100 458-8600



Monochrome Mindbogglers
         Alfred Hitchcock's
       Black & White Films

American Cinematheque at the Aero

Friday, May 7 through Sunday, May 9
                        7:30pm

Alfred Hitchcock, director of more
than 50 films over the course of six
decades, has a reputation as the
ultimate master of suspense. Many
of his best films incorporate the
elegant simplicity of black & white.

                 1328 Montana Ave




       
       Santa Monica Festival
           May 8th, 11-6pm
               Clover Park
               (Pico Blvd)




               Gallery 319
                   Presents:
             J & K Keifer's
           "Art of Games"
        (New Paintings & Prints)
      Sat. May 8th, 6-9pm
                (Art Reception)
              319 Wilshire Blvd.
    RSVP Appreciated:(310) 899-1499



Marion Davies Guest House
        Sunday, May 9th
        Open: 11am-3pm
        Tours: 11am, 1pm
    Free 30 minute docent Tours
       415 Pacific Coast Plaza
Annenberg May hours=10am-6pm



   My Favorite! Bead Show
 Friday-Sunday, May 14 - 16
          Fri: 12-6pm, Sat: 10-6pm,
                     Sun: 1o-5pm
           

An array of loose beads, finished beaded
jewelry and beading supplies all under
one roof. This show features exhibitors 
displaying beads from around the 
globe, including China, India and 
Africa. 
Rare & exotic beads and
unusual custom-designed pieces
.
 Free jewelry making workshops.
                
Admission $6.00.
Children 16 and under: Free w/an adult.

        Sorry, no strollers permitted.
      SM Civic Auditorium: Main Street
        




Culture of Peace Speaker
Series:

Rediscovering the Shared Cultural
Heritage of Armenians & Turks thru
Music, by pianist, Ayse Taspinar. 
Sat. May 15th, 4pm: Free
      606 Wilshire Blvd.
        (310) 260-8900
 


  Annenberg: Marion Davies
  film,"Quality". 
        Mon. May 17th, 6:30-8pm
  Followed by talk with film historian,
  Elaina Archer.
          415 Pacific Coast Highway



  Maxim Galkin Comedy
           Performance
"So That Ball Doesn't Pop"
      Saturday, May 22

              Maxim Galkin:
is a Russian comedian, singer, and tv
host. He started his career as an
impressionist, and is known for his
proficiency at parody. He was the host
of the Russian version 0f "Who Wants
To Be A Millionaire" and is currently

a Star on Russia's Channel One
television station.
Saturday 7:30 pm - 
9:30 pm.           
SM Civic Auditorium 
(310) 393-2627    
www.ticketsr.com




           Free Concert w/ 
            Jack Johnson
        *May 24th, 7pm*
    Benefits Heal the Bay:
    Free Tickets went out
    to 2,000 participants
    who aided in cleaning
   SM beaches, May 22nd!
                   Enjoy!



          New Wave LA
             Los Angeles Ballet
Performance Added, Saturday, 
            May 29, 2pm only
   Saturday, May 29, 7:30pm 
   Sunday, May 30, 2pm - 
   LAST 2 SHOWS SOLD OUT
                    Tickets are $15 - $95
                  For more information:
                           310-998-7782
                       The Broad Stage
                        1310 11th Street




    Santa Monica Symphony
     May 29th, 7:30-9:30pm
                  
Free/Open to all
      SM Civic Auditorium
               Main Street



     Annenberg Pool opens:
    Memorial Day Weekend
      Sat, Sun, Mon, May 29th-31st.     
               10am-6pm
    Adults: $10.00, Seniors:$5.00
  Youth:  $4.00 (1-17), Family Pass: 
 $24.00 415 Pacific Coast Highway



    
    Skateboard: Evolution 
      & Art in California
      Now thru May 30th
     California Heritage Museum
     Evolution of Skateboards
     from pre-50's to the present
              2612 Main Street
  Adults: $3.00, Children: $2:00
              (310) 393-8537



                    April Activities "2010"


   Cecilia Noel (Latin's Tina 
   Turner) performs at our
   historic Harvelles, April
   8th, 9:30pm.
           (310) 395-1676
              1432 4th St.



Mussca Angelica: The Art of
the Forte Chamber Concert
:
Piano by Baroque Orchestra.
                 April 25th
Schubert & Beethoven on English
piano played by Natasha Grigorieva.
General Public: $39.00, Students:
$15.00. First Presbyterian Church
of Santa Monica: 1220 Santa Monica
Blvd
.



               Trog and Clay
@ The Powerhouse Theatre
 Thurs., April 22nd-May 15th
New comedy that changed the history
of the electric chair. Advance Tickets:
$7.00, $25.00 at door. (213) 674-6682
                  3116 2nd St. SM



     Vintage Fashion Expo
           April 24-25th
      Santa Monica Civic
            Auditorium
         Sat. 10:30-6pm

         Sun. 10:00-5pm
                 $10.00



   Tony Award Nominated
          Musical Ensemble 
   Theatre Company presents
     "Starmites-The Musical",
 Miles Memorial Playhouse, Fri. April,
 23rd & 24th, 8pm, plus, Thurs., Fri.,
 Sat., 8pm, Sat-Sun, 2pm, May 9th
 $10-20.00. Special family prices
                  (310) 458-8634
                 1130 Lincoln Blvd.
 



         Getaway to the
     Huntington Library
        in San Marino
sponsored by Big Blue Bus
      Sat. April 24, 2010
      120 acres of world famous
      Huntington library, Art
      Collection, & Botanical
      Gardens. 
          (310) 451-5444, 9am
        1900 Pico Blvd. $40.00 




Rojas, an original production
with Mandala Amador Rojas
           April 3oth, 7pm
1 of Spain's most celebrated flamengo
dancers. $40.00-75.00
                 (310) 434-3200
                 1310 11th St. SM



                      March Activities "2010"


        Getaway to the 
         
San Diego Zoo
Saturday, March 20, 2010
sponsored by Big Blue Bus
     100 acre San Diego Zoo in 
     Balboa Park.
               Adults:$49.00
          Children: $44.00
        1900 Pico Blvd. 9am

                     (310) 451-5444



    K-Swiss LA Marathon
    *Sunday, March 21st*
 Begins at Dodger Stadium
  & finishes near SM Pier!
     7am: 25 year history
    
Ending in Santa Monica. Yay!
 



                  February Activities "2010"




    Vintage Fashion Expo
         February 6-7th
  Santa Monica Civic Aud.
       Main Street @ Pico Blvd
    Sat. 10:30-6pm, Sun 11-5pm
              (707) 793-0773
                       $12.00




    Valentine's Weekend  
    Romancing the Screen
  American Cinematheque 
 at the Aero
Theatre
!
  February 11 - 14, 7:30 pm
This weekend the Aero Theatre has double
features to match your mood.
Thursday: 1948's "Portrait of Jennie"
followed by 1945's "Love Letters". 
Friday Two French films - "La Belle et
La Bête"
followed by "Peau D'Âne".
Saturday "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
followed by "Sabrina,".
Sunday "Rebecca" followed by the
thriller "Notorious".  
Double features all four nights start at
 7:30 pm.
Tickets $10 Information
323.466.FILM or at
website
                    1328 Montana Avenue




Valentine's Day, and Heal
the Bay's Santa Monica
Pier Aquarium:
will express
its love of the Pacific gray whale
by celebrating Whale of a
Weekend, February 13th & 14th.
Whale-related activities will be
ongoing both days from 12:30 to
5:00 p.m. at the marine science
center, 1600 Ocean Front Walk,
beach level here at the Pier.




 "AUTHOR! AUTHOR!
      an evening with
  SHOLOM ALEICHEM"
          Santa Monica Playhouse
               February 13 & 14
               Saturday 8:00 pm
               Sunday 6:00 pm

Santa Monica Playhouse marks its 50th
Anniversary with a return presentation
of the longest running Jewish musical in
L.A. theatre history.

Tickets $25:Inludes complimentary
buffet supper 310.394.9779 xt. 1 for
reservations:
The Other Space
                  1211 4th Street




Getaway to Viejas Casino 
          
& Outlet Center 
            
in San Diego
 sponsored by Big Blue Bus!
        Sat., Feb 20th, 2010
Largest, most sucessful American
Indian casinos in California. 
(310) 451-5444 $35.00 per person 

            1900 Pico Blvd. 9am. 




           Culture of Peace
           Speaker Series
     "Global Citizenship & Conflict
       Resolution": Kenneth Cloke

  Saturday, Feb. 20, 2o10
               4pm - Free
Culture of Peace Resource
Center: 606 Wilshire Blvd.
          (310) 260-8900



                  January Activities "2010"


   "Ice" in  Santa Monica
 Oct. 30th-Feb. 15th 2010
     Arizona Ave. & 5th St.
  Real ice rink for children & adults! 
    Now: Sun/Weekdays: 2-10pm
         Fri. & Sat.: 2pm-Midnight
          $10.00 w/ Skate Rental
  Winter in Santa Monica with joy!
 




 Last Fridays on Main St!
 Last Friday of the month=
  Special activities @ participating
  Main Street businesses!
  Restaurants, cafes, boutiques=
  discounts, specials, events...
         See you there!
           www.mainstreetsm.com



  Getaway to the Rose Bowl
  & National Championship
  Football Game.
            Sponsored by: 
         The Big Blue Bus
         Thursday, January 7th
       (round trip transportation)
               (310) 451-5444



BRAZIL: Luciana Souza trio
    with Rebecca Pidgeon
  Fri., January 29, 7:30pm
           The Broad Stage
               1311 11th St. 
       Brazilian Jazz/World Music
           Classical or New Music
 



            December Activities "2009"


Montana Ave. Holiday Walk
       Fri., Dec 4th, 5-9pm
    Montana Ave: From 6th-17th St!
   Glittering holiday lights, shopping 
  treasures, holiday suprises, laughter 
  & joy for all! 
                  Open to all!



     International Gem &
           Jewelry Show
       December 4th-6th
 Sat. 10-6pm, Sun. 11-5pm
   Santa Monica Civic Aud.
          1855 Main St. $8.00



     Main Street Holiday
           Annual Event
 Sat., December 5th, 6-9pm
  Tree lighting, live music, parties
  in stores, caroling on the streets,
  plus the candlelight walk!
   Main St. Sidewalk Sale:
Sat. & Sun. Dec. 5th & 6th, 11am-7pm



From "Ice" at Santa Monica,
 (Arizona & 5th Street, till Feb. 14th)
to singer, Brian McKnight
singing beneath the festive 
Christmas tree lighting on
3rd Street in Santa Monica,
 (December 5th, 5pm, with guests)
it's "Happy Holidays" to all!!



     Getaway to Solvang &
 Camarillo Premium Outlets
sponsored by The Big Blue
Bus: Saturday, Dec. 5th
             1900 Pico Blvd. 8am
  Experience this beautiful Danish
  village of Solvang, w/ 350 terrific
  shops, bakeries, restaurants &
  hotels. The Solvang Parade is also
  a highlight! Camarillo Premium 
  Outlets highlight 160 top outlet
  stores! $35.00  (310) 451-5444



             Hanakah
   Friday, Dec. 11-18th
         @ Sundown
  1300 blk of Third St.
 Promenade.  Free!
  Menorah lighting ceremony
  every evening.



                November Activities "2009"
Pumpkin & Walking in Santa Monica: 2 popular November enjoyments!


 Santa Monica Symphony
Sun., November 1, 7:30pm
 Santa Monica Civic Aud.
    1855 Main St.  Free!
         (310) 395-6330



                    KOOZA'
           Cirque Du Soleil
  SM opens it's premiere of
Kooza' Oct. 16th-Nov. 29th!
@ the blue/yellow "Grand Chapiteau"
big top tent just North of the SM Pier.
Ticket holders recieve discounts at SM
restaurants, attractions, hotels, etc.
                         Enjoy!




     "Ice" in  Santa Monica
       Oct. 30th-Jan. 2010
     Arizona Ave. & 5th St.
  Real ice rink for children & adults! 
           Weekdays: 10-10pm
         Fri. & Sat.: 10-Midnight
          $10.00 w/ Skate Rental
  Winter in Santa Monica with joy!
     Opening Celebration
    Tues. Oct. 27th 4-7pm





  AFM (American Film Market)
  is back in Santa Monica!
           Nov. 4th-11th
Independent films are critiqued
& bid on by producers & distributors
form approximately 70 countries with
the hopes of landing a deal &/or future
Academy Award. Founded in 1981,
approx. 445 different movies will be
shown during this years market.
Welcome SM Visitors & Film Lovers!



  Synapse Dance Theatre
SMC Performing Arts Center
         The Broad Stage
        Friday & Saturday
    Nov. 6th- 7th, 7:30 pm

Enjoy a program of new works by
the contemporary dance ensemble
Synapse Dance Theatre. The concert
repertory includes modern dance,
jazz and film pieces inspired by
nature, war and human relationships.
     SM Performing Arts Center:
 1310 11th St. SM (310) 434-3000



         Santa Monica Classic
                   Car Show
 Sat., November 7th, 6am-5pm
 Santa Monica Pier (East side)
               Open to all!!!



Contemporary Crafts Market
 @ Santa Monica Civic Aud.
 Fri. Nov 6th-Sun. Nov. 8th
All the work in the show is made by
the
participating artists. The market
features
distinctive works ranging
from intricate j
ewelry, unique
glassware, and ceramics
to hand-
painted textiles, custom furniture,

mixed-media creations, and much
more...

 1855 Main Street: 10:00am-6pm
Admission: $10.00 (310) 458-8551




     "El Verde: Origins"
Miles Memorial Playhouse
      November 6 - 22
    Fri. & Sat., 8:00 pm
 Sun. 2:00 pm $15-20.00
 El Verde, the Eastside's Favorite
Superhero, comes to the Westside! 
El Verde, the superhero with
powers even he isn't sure of,
migrates from Boyle Heights to
the Westside to inspire a new
generation of crime fighters.
1130 Lincolm Blvd. (310) 998-8765




               Frank Gruber
              (Man About Town)
  reads 
The Urban Worrier:
Making Politics Personal
.
    Annenberg Beach House
      November 9, 6:30 pm
      445 Pacific Coast Hwy 
                 Reserve your seat today.
      Parking for all events is $3/hr.



  America's "Mother Road", 
                Route 66 
Easily the best-known highway in the world.
          November 11, 2009
People have traversed it religiously from
Chicago to Santa Monica and vice-versa.
"Pier to Pier", as they tell it, referring to
Chicago's Navy Pier and the Santa Monica
Pier as its two terminal points. But it's
never really been "Pier to Pier". Not
officially, anyway. That is, not until now.

In a ceremony which included classic
cars, live and recorded renditions of
Troup's unforgettable tune, and legions
of dedicated fans of the famous "Main
Street
of America", the Santa Monica
Pier was given the very official title of
"The End of Route 66" by The Route 66
Alliance.

A replica of the long-lost "End of the
Trail" sign was unveiled to solidify the
marked terminus.